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Loras Student Trainers

By Michael Lawrence | Published April 14, 2010

Dan Neeble is professor at Loras College in the engineering and computer technology departments, but lately he has been getting his body ready for the rigors of Ragbrai for the summer. “I have been working out to get some exercise,” said Neeble. “I’m trying to build up some strength, agility, and flexibility for Ragbrai.” One [...]

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Snowboarders Young and Old in Dubuque

By Michael Lawrence | Published March 10, 2010

Snowboarders and skiers around eastern Iowa have come to Sundown Ski Resort to experience the thrill of going down snowy slopes. However, there are two snowboarders that are raising some eyebrows around the mountain. The first is Wesley Muresan, who is starting to become a household name across the country at the age of three. [...]

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Fido Fitness

By Michael Lawrence | Published February 24, 2010

There is a place in downtown Dubuque where can people can try and escape the dog days of winter with their canine companions. Fido Fitness is the first indoor gym facility for both pets and people in the state of Iowa. Mary and Mark Erschen have been offering Fido Fitness since 2008 but they were [...]

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Parent, Child Karate offers unique opportunity

By Michael Lawrence | Published February 12, 2010

Being in the same class room with your parents can seem embarrassing if not downright weird, especially if it is a class where fighting is encouraged. However, members at the Dubuque YMCA are taking a karate class that involves both parents and children. Instructor Kyle Cox, father of six, first started teaching his own children [...]

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The man behind the scenes

By Lorian Staff | Published December 03, 2009

Student manager goes above and beyond to help his teams.

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UW-Platteville Soccer Coach Steps Up

By Emily Allen | Published November 13, 2009

UW-Platteville Head Men’s and Women’s soccer coach suffered a heart attack before the season, now another coach stepped up and is filling his shoes.

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Sports-Management program making a name for itself

By Neil Desmond | Published November 08, 2009

I just wish we didn’t have to bear the full cost to attend a very worthwhile conference

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ThunderBirds put on a show

By Neil Desmond | Published October 13, 2009

Dubuquers really get into the hockey matches down at the Five Flag Center.

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Kelsch Makes a Comeback

By Kevin OBrien | Published October 01, 2009

“I hardly miss a game,” said Nancy Kelsch. Her son, senior Adam Kelsch, is the starting goalie on the Loras men’s soccer team, and she makes an effort to be there whenever possible. Adam is returning to the playing field this season after a long and painful timeout from soccer. He transferred to Loras his [...]

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This year’s Hall of Fame inductees

By Lorian Staff | Published September 16, 2009

6 former athletes will be enshrined.

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